How to pronounce cuy
Say it like KOO-ee. Cuy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cuy
American and British speakers say cuy in essentially the same way: /ˈkui/ in the US and /ˈkuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-ee.
What does cuy mean?
- guinea pig meat
Where does cuy come from?
Borrowed from Peruvian Spanish cuy (“guinea pig”) (ultimately from Quechua quwi (“guinea pig”)).
Words that rhyme with cuy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuy.
Questions about saying cuy
How do you pronounce cuy?
Say KOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkui/. In British English it is /ˈkuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuy?
Cuy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cuy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkui/ and the British form is /ˈkuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.